year end survey [stolen from sweetnsour4215]
What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
had a baby!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
i really don't think i made any -- as for this year, i'll say this year is about getting further in my career.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
me!
Did anyone close to you die?
great uncle's sister
What countries did you visit?
nowhere
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
more balls, haha
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory?
march 15 - emily's birthday
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
successfully completing student teaching and earning my master's/ teaching cert.
What was your biggest failure?
not getting ahead with money
Did you suffer illness or injury?
no, thankfully!
What was the best thing you bought?
didn't buy too many things for myself, probably the sara barellis cd
Where did most of your money go?
baby stuff (didn't have too much money!!)
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the baby, being at home for the summer.
What song will always remind you of 2008?
Love Song
Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder?
happier
b) Thinner or fatter?
thinner!! (not pregnant! plus, i'm thinner than pre-pregnancy!)
c) richer or poorer?
poorer.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
enjoying the little moments when emily was first home.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
complaining about money
How did you spend Christmas?
at aunt di's as usual -- it was a mad house there, because everyone who could have possibly came for dinner, did. which was really nice for a change!
What was your favorite TV program?
the office, 30 rock, the biggest loser, TLC, and i got really into just about every show on bravo (top chef, project runway, etc,)
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
um, no
What was the best book you read?
How Starbucks Saved My Life
What was your greatest musical discovery?
that i am truly a britney spears fan, haha
What did you want and get?
cookbooks, a baby, to finish school
What was your favourite film of this year?
sex and the city
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 26. Went for my free dinner at coopers with the family, and that's about it.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
relaxed, complete with crocs and nursing tank tops!
What kept you sane?
drinking coffee, watching mindless tv, reading LJ
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
chris cuomo from good morning america -- hey, when you have a baby you get up early. i have a major crush on him and wentworth mi
What political issue stirred you the most?
the war
Who did you miss?
new york city, lauren, erin <333
Who was the best new person you met?
my baby girl!!!! my cooperating teachers (they taught me so much) and all the children at school.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
Family is really the most important thing in life. Cherish every moment, because time passes so quickly!
had a baby!
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
i really don't think i made any -- as for this year, i'll say this year is about getting further in my career.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
me!
Did anyone close to you die?
great uncle's sister
What countries did you visit?
nowhere
What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
more balls, haha
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory?
march 15 - emily's birthday
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
successfully completing student teaching and earning my master's/ teaching cert.
What was your biggest failure?
not getting ahead with money
Did you suffer illness or injury?
no, thankfully!
What was the best thing you bought?
didn't buy too many things for myself, probably the sara barellis cd
Where did most of your money go?
baby stuff (didn't have too much money!!)
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
the baby, being at home for the summer.
What song will always remind you of 2008?
Love Song
Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) Happier or sadder?
happier
b) Thinner or fatter?
thinner!! (not pregnant! plus, i'm thinner than pre-pregnancy!)
c) richer or poorer?
poorer.
What do you wish you'd done more of?
enjoying the little moments when emily was first home.
What do you wish you'd done less of?
complaining about money
How did you spend Christmas?
at aunt di's as usual -- it was a mad house there, because everyone who could have possibly came for dinner, did. which was really nice for a change!
What was your favorite TV program?
the office, 30 rock, the biggest loser, TLC, and i got really into just about every show on bravo (top chef, project runway, etc,)
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
um, no
What was the best book you read?
How Starbucks Saved My Life
What was your greatest musical discovery?
that i am truly a britney spears fan, haha
What did you want and get?
cookbooks, a baby, to finish school
What was your favourite film of this year?
sex and the city
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 26. Went for my free dinner at coopers with the family, and that's about it.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
relaxed, complete with crocs and nursing tank tops!
What kept you sane?
drinking coffee, watching mindless tv, reading LJ
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
chris cuomo from good morning america -- hey, when you have a baby you get up early. i have a major crush on him and wentworth mi
What political issue stirred you the most?
the war
Who did you miss?
new york city, lauren, erin <333
Who was the best new person you met?
my baby girl!!!! my cooperating teachers (they taught me so much) and all the children at school.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
Family is really the most important thing in life. Cherish every moment, because time passes so quickly!